Dolittle (2020)
An eccentric doctor embarks on a whimsical, feel-good adventure with his animal companions to save the queen.
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
How intense is Dolittle?
Dolittle has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Dolittle feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Dolittle
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dolittle for you?
Is Dolittle scary?
No. Dolittle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dolittle gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Dolittle sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Dolittle OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Dolittle?
Dolittle runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Dolittle?
Dolittle is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Dolittle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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